Respect scheme in national glory

South Yorkshire Police Officers

Published:08:55Friday 30 November 2012

A SCHEME aimed at preventing young people in the Isle re-offending has won a national award.

The Respect Programme, which was introduced in 2010, provides an alternative to issuing a formal reprimand and avoids youths having a criminal record. It focus on reducing theft, criminal damage, assault and public order offences.

It won a national Sine a Light award from the Communication Trust.

The scheme is backed by police, health and probation service bosses.

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